Children were also enjoying making Cogon grass rings♪Taken during Natsu-no-Oharai at Ikoma Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

This doggie posed when Miki, the photographer asked the owner for a photo shoot…. lolSuch a smart doggie♪♪Taken is Nagoshi-no-oharai, the summer purification ceremony at Ikoma Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Taken at Imai-cho, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

It seems this was the first occasion when Miki, the photographer saw Danjiri in Imai-cho!Taken during Imai-cho street walking event. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

People who have something to cerebrate are bound by the rope in the picture.Taken is Rope rituals in Yabe, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

We pray for good harvest and healthy growth of children during this ceremony.Cultivation dance performed by children is unique to this ceremony.  The ceremony is an ‘event for guardian deity…

Taken at the approach of Kasuga Grand Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Taken during Saikusa no Matsuri Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Shika-chan and Shikamaro-kun were also looking at the parade of the seven processes through window LolTaken during Saikusa no Matsuri Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

Taken during Saikusa no Matsuri Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

This boy in this parade looked particularly happy♪Taken during Saikusa no Maturi Festival. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!